Alpha Sigma Phi was born at Yale University on December 6, 1845. Three young men: Louis Manigault, Horace Spangler Weiser, and Stephen Ormsby Rhea, all freshmen, met and laid down the basic principles of a society that today counts its membership in the thousands.

Since 1845, Alpha Sigma Phi has maintained a proud tradition of creating and perpetuating brotherhood for good men coast to coast. Dedicated alumni have long preserved and enriched the "Old Gal's" tradition with a vision for the future that exemplifies the experiences of the past. Through the years, many brothers have noted that Alpha Sigma Phi made a significant contribution early in their lives. With gratitude, these members have remained loyal and are supportive of the Fraternity's future.

Alpha Sigma Phi's existence has been threatened many times over the last 160 years. The fraternity still managed to pull through these hardships. Therefore, the official symbol of the fraternity is the Phoenix , the mythological bird that rises from its ashes.

Today, Alpha Sigma Phi is recognized as a fraternity of quality and stature. With 59 chapters, colonies, and interest groups, and an active expansion effort, the Fraternity continues to offer meaningful services and opportunities to over 2,000 undergraduates and 40,000 living alumni.

The Alpha Rho chapter was originally founded as Phi Delta Zeta in 1907 and through a merger, we became the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Pi. After another merger with Alpha Sigma Phi in 1946, we were designated Alpha Rho chapter but, membership fell off and we closed our doors in 1952.

Like our Fraternity symbol, the Phoenix , Alpha Rho also rose from the ashes. We were re-founded back in 1981 and we rented out our first chapter house in the summer of 1982. We then moved to 184 Warren St. in the summer of 1990 till the late 90's where we obtained a new chapter house with the wonderful help of the Alumni Association. Our brotherhood is probably the strongest and closest on campus. We may not have the numbers of some of the bigger houses on campus but, we can truly say we live up to our ideals of brotherhood. Our brothers have held high offices in the IFSC, the Student Senate, and are involved in campus life. Several brothers have played in the various varsity sports on campus and many have achieved several academic accolades from the school, the Fraternity, and the state. If you'd like more information about the brotherhood that "Betters the Man..." give us a visit at 267 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. "THE HOUSE WITH A RED DOOR."